Replicant (2001)

Scientists create a genetic clone of a serial killer in order to help catch the killer, teaming up with two cops.

Director:

Ringo Lam

Writers:

Lawrence Riggins, Les Weldon

Stars:

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael Rooker, Catherine Dent

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean-Claude Van Damme	...	Replicant / Edward Garrotte
Michael Rooker	...	Det. Jake Riley
Catherine Dent	...	Angie
Brandon James Olson	...	Danny
Pam Hyatt	...	Mrs. Riley
Ian Robison	...	Stan Reisman
Allan Gray	...	Roarke
James Hutson	...	Snotty Concierge
Jayme Knox	...	Wendy Wyckham
Paul McGillion	...	Captain
Chris Kelly	...	Chris
Peter Flemming	...	Paul
Margaret Ryan	...	Gwendolyn
Marnie Alton	...	Hooker
Lillian Carlson	...	Nurse

Storyline

Jake Riley is working on the "Torch" case, a psycho serial killer, who kills women with kids and sets them on fire after they are dead. The killer calls Riley sometimes and now, that Riley retires, the killer has no person to play against anymore. The NSA comes into play here and offers a job to Riley. A replicant, or better a clone of the killer should help him find the real one, as kind of test if it works out. Now Riley is back on track, with a clone of the killer at his hand on the way to discover that nobody is born as murderer.

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Plot Keywords:

replicant | serial killer | clone | fire | murderer | 

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Taglines:

Think twice before you clone a killer.

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Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language and some sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Metropolitan Filmexport [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 May 2001 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

Replikant

Filming Locations:

120 Powell St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Millennium Films, Artisan Entertainment, 777 Films Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

(at around 57 mins) It shows a $20 bill being lit, but when it pans to watch the bill fall (3:00) it is a $1 bill.

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Quotes

Replicant: Calm the fuck down!
The Torch: No more phone calls.

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Connections

Featured in Dans la peau de Jean-Claude Van Damme (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Absorb"
Written by Gene Siegel
Performed by Station Victoria
Published by Station Victoria 7 (BMI)
Courtesy of Studio Eleven Productions

User Reviews

Awesome Van Damme Movie!!!

I have always been a fan of Van Damme. I was one of the few who enjoyed his theatrical movies, and one of the few who like or have seen his DTV movies. In the past few years I was getting nervous. Sure I liked Van Damme, but some of the recent movies were getting kinda bad. Now I have only seen 1 or 2 truly bad movies, I usually like all movies that I see, because most of them have a great scene here or there. Lately some of the VD flicks were even getting kinda bad to me. I liked Universal Solder 2 but it was pretty bad when compared to his other flicks. I was a little leary about Replicant, but after the first few minuted I knew that everything would be OK.

I really enjoyed this movie! The plot was very cool and it kept you thinking and wondering what would happen next. Also Van Damme really acts in this movie!!! Unlike his other movies where he just kicks and punches to the plot he actually does some good acting. I really felt for the "Replicant." Unlike some movies that I have watched recently, this movie really held my attention. Uusually I am checking my watch but not this time.

To sum it up, I reallly think that you should see this movie. If you are a Van Damme fanatic you MUST see this. And if you are a Van Damme hater you Must see this. It is just that good. 10/10 best Van Damme movie ever!